AVB v TDD

AVB v TDD

AVB's claims for harassment, breach of confidence, and misuse of private information fail except in respect of disclosures relating to his wife, children, and certain third parties; the Confidentiality Agreement is unenforceable on public policy grounds; TDD's counterclaim for harassment is upheld but no damages are awarded.

Parties
Claimant: AVB; Defendant: TDD
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim for harassment dismissed; claim for breach of confidence and misuse of private information partially upheld; counterclaim for harassment upheld; no damages awarded.
Legal Topics
Harassment, Misuse of Private Information, Breach of Confidence, Public Policy, Prostitution, Damages, Confidentiality Agreements
Civil Law Privacy Law Contract Law Tort Law Harassment Misuse of Private Information Breach of Confidence Public Policy +3 more

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Parties

AVB

Claimant

TDD

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether TDD's disclosures amounted to harassment, breach of confidence, or misuse of private information
  2. 2 Whether AVB's conduct amounted to harassment of TDD
  3. 3 Whether the Confidentiality Agreement is enforceable

Ratio Decidendi

AVB's claims for harassment, breach of confidence, and misuse of private information fail except in respect of disclosures relating to his wife, children, and certain third parties; the Confidentiality Agreement is unenforceable on public policy grounds; TDD's counterclaim for harassment is upheld but no damages are awarded.

Court Disposition

Claim for harassment dismissed; claim for breach of confidence and misuse of private information partially upheld; counterclaim for harassment upheld; no damages awarded.

Orders

  • TDD restrained from further disclosing confidential or private information relating to AVB's wife, children, or sexual/financial information of third parties.
  • No damages awarded to either party.